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John Wiley and Sons, Inc. (NYSE:JWa) (NYSE:JWb), and KORNERSTONE Institute today announced a strategic partnership to bring together Wiley and KORNERSTONE exam preparation solutions. The partnership will provide a complete choice of live class and self-study options to students studying for the CFA and FRM professional examinations through their mutual and extensive online and training center channels in Hong Kong.

"Wiley has a globally-renowned pedigree in professional development, and especially so in finance and accounting, making it clearly evident that the synergies between Wiley’s impressive learning solutions and KORNERSTONE’s interactive delivery are perfectly aligned to ensure students are equipped to pass their exams with confidence."

John Wiley and Sons, Inc. (NYSE:JWa) (NYSE:JWb), and KORNERSTONE Institute today announced a strategic partnership to bring together Wiley and KORNERSTONE exam preparation solutions. The partnership will provide a complete choice of live class and self-study options to students studying for the CFA and FRM professional examinations through their mutual and extensive online and training center channels in Hong Kong.

This partnership ensures students wishing to maximize their chances of success in global professional certifications in the finance field will have access to all solutions offered by KORNERSTONE and Wiley. This unique approach is aimed at the complete ecosystem of finance professionals, benefitting students, societies and institutions looking for global state of the art online learning tools matched by localized support and service. Students visiting Wiley’s online test prep website, will now have the additional option of KORNERSTONE’s live classes, while also receiving the value of Wiley online platforms and study materials. Likewise, starting with FRM, students visiting KORNERSTONE.com will be able to directly purchase Wiley online courses and study materials as well as receive experienced counseling on the best solutions for them.

KORNERSTONE students in Hong Kong, will now benefit from an exclusively customized package of Wiley’s Exam Review Course materials which include an online learning management system, study texts covering every Learning Outcome Statement (LOS) of the respective exams, exam-grade practice questions integrated into a state of the art study planner matching the CFA & FRM curriculum, as well as mock exams to ensure exam readiness. As a member of both the CFA Institute and GARP Prep Provider Program, Wiley has helped thousands of students in over 100 countries pass their CFA and FRM exams.

“We have chosen to integrate Wiley’s materials for their quality and ability to meet the needs of KORNERSTONE’s delivery and student base,” said Catherine Chan, Managing Director of KORNERSTONE. “Wiley has a globally-renowned pedigree in professional development, and especially so in finance and accounting, making it clearly evident that the synergies between Wiley’s impressive learning solutions and KORNERSTONE’s interactive delivery are perfectly aligned to ensure students are equipped to pass their exams with confidence.”

“Wiley is delighted about our partnership with KORNERSTONE on the CFA & FRM qualifications. KORNERSTONE has been providing best-in-class training solutions for the last 10 years, enabling them to be a leading provider and successfully train finance professionals in Hong Kong. We are pleased they have shown such confidence in Wiley’s products and services, which is a significant endorsement of the quality of our solutions. Wiley is confident that our solutions will further enhance the experience of KORNERSTONE’s students, allowing candidates to benefit from our cutting-edge online learning tools,” said Shubir Khattau, Director of Business Development, APAC, for Wiley Efficient Learning, Wiley’s test preparation and certification business.

KORNERSTONE is a leading professional training provider in Asia and has over 10 years of experience in providing professional training programs to individuals and corporate members. With the letter K standing for Knowledge, KORNERSTONE has a strong belief that knowledge is the cornerstone of success for every business. TRAINOCATE is the major stakeholder of KORNERSTONE since January 2017. Combined, the companies possess 30 years of experience in delivering superior professional development and certification programs in IT, finance, and management across Asia including Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information about KORNERSTONE, please visit https://www.KORNERSTONE.com or contact Catherine Chan, +852 2116 3328, catherine.chan@KORNERSTONE.com.

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